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Why music in Iran is more than just entertainment

Iranian authorities are trying to persuade prominent singers in exile to return home. While the state seeks to harness music as a political tool, music has also become a powerful expression of dissent…

  • Music banned post-1979 revolution, deemed harmful to society
  • Resurgence during Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) with revolutionary songs
  • Social media empowers younger women to play instruments publicly

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